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Where the tenders are locked away? (6,4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

behind bars

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'are locked away?' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for behind bars that I've seen before include "Where landlord might stand" , "inside" , "not being free" , "Incarcerated" , "Serving time" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.
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